HEG-FR – International Education Programs

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT FRIBOURG

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

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UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES AND ARTSWESTERN SWITZERLAND (HES-SO)

The HES-SO, a vast reservoir of competencies, ideas, innovation, creativity and knowledge is taking a leading role in the socioeconomic development of the country and is proudly contributing to the growth of Western Switzerland. The school constitutes the largest network of tertiary education in Switzerland and has currently approximately 19,000 students enrolled in its various programs – 6,000 in Business, Management and Services, of which 800 are studying at the School of Management Fribourg.

THE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT FRIBOURG(HEG-FR)

Founded in 1991 as the School of Economics and Administration (ESCEA), the School of Management Fribourg has developed significantly over the years. Progress can be seen in the scope of our training programs (Bachelor degree, Master degree, and executive education). It is also visible in the growing number of students and staff.

The School of Management Fribourg belongs to a dense network of universities, private companies, and public administrations in Switzerland and abroad. Profiting from its privileged position at the crossroads of four nations and its trilingual pro-grams, our school takes part in significant international projects. Thus, the intercul-tural and linguistic skills acquired by our students are firmly anchored in the prac-tical.

The HEG-FR is the hub where students meet with passionate teachers from Swiss and international universities and profit from the opportunity to pursue their studies in different languages.

The School has been organizing the exchange of professors in the field of entrepre-neurship and SMEs for the last 15 years. Guest professors from internationally re-nowned partner universities from all over the world teach classes side-by-side with resident professors and course instructors. Former students who have established their own successful companies are closely associated with the program so they can share their hands-on practical experience in building their businesses.

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EDITORIAL

The School of Management Fribourg serves society as one of Europe’s top management schools in the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship, offering international programs at all levels. We leverage theory and the latest research insights in order to enhance the knowledge and skills of our course participants and partner organizations.

We are integrated in a wide network of national and international management schools and in developing and implementing international benchmarks in education and business knowledge. As a member of AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) our strategy is directed by a deep commitment to excellence. In addition we develop and offer new products in further education according to demand.

The excellent location of our school, at the crossroads of three countries, together with our trilingualism, allow our program participants to hone intercultural and linguistic competences in a truly unique way. The HEG-FR encourages worldwide student and professor exchange (inbound and outbound) and we also provide a variety of courses for foreign students, who, in terms of intercultural learning, are integrated in existing courses in Bachelor and Master degree programs as well as at a postgraduate level.

On the basis of this integration, these foreign students discover our students’ innovative entre- preneurial spirit and excellent implementation skills. As the School of Management Fribourg is a solid partner for SMEs, large corporations and non-profit organizations, international students benefit from this “Entrepreneur-as-professor” concept and the possibility to visit several companies.

We are convinced that our School is a perfect place to develop intercultural competences and thanks to the campus Pérolles and the innovation laboratory, we are able to establish cooperations with other disciplines in flexible ways. In hands-on interdisciplinary projects and collaboration with other experts, our program participants learn how to attain specific objectives in sustainable ways.

Rico BaldeggerDean and Professor

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SWISS EDUCATION SYSTEM

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Teaching Diploma for Academic UpperSecondary Schools (60 ECTS)1

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Bachelor(180 ECTS)

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EVERY SUMMER WE ORGANIZE A TWO-WEEKS SUMMER SCHOOL FOCUSED MAINLY ON INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP AS PART OF OUR EMBA STUDIES. THE IDEA IS TO GIVE FOREIGN STUDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY WITH SWISS STUDENTS FOR A TWO-WEEK PERIOD. CLASSES ARE TAUGHT IN ENGLISH.

During the Innovation class students focus on the conditions under which innovation strives. They dissect the contextual variables favorable to innovation and explore selected frameworks, tools, and methods of innovation. Beyond the conceptual input, the class enjoys a very practical orientation. Innovation is an issue of considerable relevance in public policy settings (regional, national, supranational) as well as in corporate and academic circles. Few ignore its strategic significance. Pacesetting firms recognize that, to stay successful, they must either constantly invent the future or re-invent themselves by speedily adapting to changes in technologies, commerce, markets, and competitive environments.

The Leadership class aims to prepare students for leadership in business, government, and non-govern-mental organizations. The course is designed to act as a bridge between technical skills (e.g. finance, marketing, strategy) and human skills (e.g .communication, creativity, culture). It aims at linking leadership and strategy. Our way of defining strategy is etymological, going back to the roots of the word. It stems from the Greek strategos, a mix of stratos (army) and ago (leading) that results in “the leader or command-er of an army”. So at its source, the meaning of strategy brings leadership (back) into the game.

Students who participate and pass successfully the final test are awarded an official certificate from the School of Management Fribourg. This course equals 4 European Credits (ECTS).

The participation fee includes hotel accommodation (13 nights in a single room and breakfast) and the course pack, including books. One day is devoted to company visits.

This two weeks will give participants insights into Swiss culture and help them to better understand how to do business in Switzerland. This time also provides a unique opportunity to study and work closely with Swiss students.

SUMMER SCHOOL EMBA LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION

“FOR MEXICAN STUDENTS, TO HAVE THIS POSSIBILITY, TO MIN-GLE WITH OTHER NATIONALI-TIES – FIRST OF ALL TO GET TO KNOW SWITZERLAND AND ITS COMPLEXITY AND ITS DIVERSITY ON THE ONE HAND – AND THE OTHER, TO HAVE THE OPPORTU-NITY TO INTERACT WITH OTHER NATIONALITIES, WITH STUDENTS OF OTHER COUNTRIES, IS AN INVALUABLE CONTRIBUTION TO OUR INTEGRAL EDUCATION.”

Maria Paz Roque –

Mexico

EMBA Summer School 2014

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THE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT FRIBOURG, IS OFFERING A TWO-WEEK BUSINESS SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM, FEATURING AN INTENSIVE PROGRAM OF SPECIALIZED STUDIES IN INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THIS IS COMBINED WITH INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY, IN A MULTICULTURAL ENVIRONMENT

Students will have the opportunity to study Swiss national companies as well as multinational companies based in Switzerland. This program provides knowledge and tools needed to undertake entrepreneurial activi-ties in an international environment, using a different management approach in Europe.

This focus on visionary and entrepreneurial thinking will provide participants with the conceptual framework required to undertake any kind of activity, but especially entrepreneurial and organizational activities. Partici-pants will learn the characteristics of innovators and how entrepreneurial activity systems are designed. They will also learn how to apply and use the entrepreneurial model of vision in order to understand entrepreneurial behavior in multicultural environments and use it as a basis for developing their own system of visionary thinking.

The course lays the foundation for entrepreneurial activities both inside and outside existing organizations, which is why visits to national and multinational companies take place during summer school. The second difference is the cosmopolitan mix you will find on this course, from teachers to students.

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“I AM REALLY THRILLED ABOUT THESE COURSES. I THINK FOR MY CAREER, INNOVATION IS SOMETHING THAT WE TALK A LOT ABOUT BUT IT’S HARD TO PUT IT INTO PRACTICE. SO,COMING HERE, WITH TEACHERS THAT KNOW ABOUT THIS AND HAVE EXPERIENCE.”

Marcello Rosa de Resende –

Brazil

Entrepreneurship & Innovation 2012

OBJECTIVES

· To learn and use a systemic model of vision-ary thinking to design entrepreneurial activitysystems

· To provide the knowledge, tools and conceptualframework needed to undertake entrepreneurialactivities in an international environment

· To develop control over implementation ofstrategic decisions, strategic reviews andadaptation to competitive markets

PROGRAM PROSPECTS

Students of the Summer School program are able to act entrepreneurially and to engage in an en-trepreneurial process. Students should be capable of identifying business opportunities, developing a vision, defining entrepreneurial activity systems, and establishing the support structure needed to translate their ideas into action. Whether or not you become an entrepreneur, the course should stimulate your potential entrepreneurial and intra-preneurial behavior.

ADMISSION

· This program focuses on undergraduate studentswith excellent academic achievement

· English Skills at B1 European level or higher areessential

· Previous knowledge of Entrepreneurship is takeninto account in the application

CREDIT POINTS

Those who successfully complete the course will be awarded 7 ECTS.

Students who successfully participate in the Sum-mer School will be awarded an official certificate of participation from the School of Management Fribourg in Switzerland, along with guaranteed credit at their home university, thanks to bilateral agreements.

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THIS INTENSIVE TWO-WEEK COURSE IS DESIGNED FOR UNDERGRADUATES AND INTRODUCES THE BASIC CONCEPTS AND MODELS OF MODERN FINANCIAL THEORIES VIA LECTURES, TEXTS AND CASE STUDIES. STUDENTS LEARN HOW ASSETS AND COMPANIES ARE VALUATED. PROJECTIONS OF FUTURE CASH FLOWS, CAPITAL BUDGETING, THE TRADE-OFF BETWEEN RISK AND RETURN, RISK MANAGEMENT, AND THE VALUATION OF SECURITIES ARE FURTHER COURSES OFFERED IN THIS PROGRAM.

The course is geared towards explaining current financial instruments for a better understanding of the financial world. The above subject areas thus ensure that graduates are equipped to apply the basic principles of financial management. The principles of investment strategies, securities valuation, the cost of capital assessment, and risk assessment are also part of the program, as is creating an investment portfolio. At the end of the course, students will understand and be able to explain the role of financial institutions.

Switzerland’s history in banking and finance is unrivalled. It dates back to the 16th century when the city of Geneva experienced a large inflow of banking knowledge as well as capital from across Europe.

This expertise was refined and traded on generation by generation. Today this know-how is paired with state of the art technology and research. This combination provides Switzerland with a leading edge in wealth and asset management affairs. It has made Switzerland home to many of the key players in global finance.

SUMMER SCHOOL 2016 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTJUNE 13TH - JUNE 24TH

«ONE TRUTH STANDS EVER STRONGER IN OUR MODERN ECONOMY: “TOGETHER WE CREATE MORE”. MEET WORLD-CLASS ENTREPRENEURS AND JOINTLY DISCOVER NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN A GLOBALLY INTERCONNECTED MARKETPLACE.»

Andrei Villarroel –

Professor of Innovation,

Strategy, Entrepreneurship

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OBJECTIVES

· To provide students with the tools required tounderstand the world of finance

· To learn how assets and companies are valuated

PROGRAM PROSPECTS

Students of the Summer School in Financial Management program a be able to apply financial management principles to investment strategies and securities valuation, estimate the cost of capital and risk assessment, construct an investment port-folio, illustrate how derivative instruments can be used to manage risk, and explain the role of financial institutions.

ADMISSION

· This program focuses on B.A. students withexcellent academic achievement

· English Skills at B1 European level or higherare essential

· Previous knowledge of Finance is taken intoaccount in the application

CREDIT POINTS

Those who successfully complete the course will be awarded 7 ECTS and an official certificate of par-ticipation from the School of Management Fribourg in Switzerland, along with guaranteed credit at their home university, thanks to bilateral agreements.

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THIS ONE-MONTH INTENSIVE’S SESSION IS DESIGNED FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD THAT WANTED TO HAVE GENERAL VISION OF AN ENTREPRENEUR WORLD WITH FINANCE BACKGROUND. THEY WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE PART IN THE GUEST LECTURES, COMPANY VISITS, TEXTS AND CASES STUDIES; A COSMOPOLITAN MIX FROM TEACHERS TO STUDENTS THAT ARE FIND ON THIS COURSE.

The program is divided in two modules; financial management and entrepreneurship.For the first two weeks students will be introduce to the basic concepts and models of modern financial theories. They will learn how assets and companies are valuated.

An entrepreneurial environment will take place in the last two weeks in order to complete this summer program, students will have the opportunity to gain experience by exploring international and Swiss companies, they will also gain experience by exploring the international business environment; this focus on visionary and entrepreneurial thinking will provide participants the capa- bilities to undertake entrepreneurial and organizational activities.

At the end of the course, the student should be able to act entrepreneurially, be capable to identify business opportunities, and establish - ing the support structure needed to translate their ideas into action. This program should stimulate “students’ potential” entrepreneurial behavior and complemented with a know- how of financial management in order to offer a general but complete program to motive future entrepreneurs to put hands in action.

SUMMER SCHOOL 2016FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT & DISCOVERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP JUNE 13TH - JULY 08TH

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OBJECTIVES

To stimulate students’ potential entrepreneurial behavior and complement this knowledge with Financial Management

PROGRAM PROSPECTS

Students of the Summer School in Financial Manage-ment & Entrepreneurship program will be able to act entrepreneurially, be capable of identifying business opportunities, developing a vision and establishing the support structure needed to translate their ideas into action. They will complement their knowledge with current financial instruments for a better under-standing of the financial world.

ADMISSION

· This program focuses on B.A. students withexcellent academic achievement

· English skills at B1 european level or higherare essential

· Previous knowledge of finance and entrepreneur-ship is taken into account in students’ application

CREDIT POINTS

Those who successfully complete the course will be awarded 10 ECTS and an official certificate of par-ticipation from the School of Management Fribourg in Switzerland, along with guaranteed credit at their home uni versity, thanks to bilateral agreements.

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AN IN-DEPTH UNDERSTANDING OF FINANCIAL ISSUES IS AN IMPORTANT PREREQUISITE FOR A SUCCESSFUL PROFESSIONAL CAREER AND ADMISSION TO BUSINESS COURSES AT UNIVERSITIES.

This semester is designed for undergraduates and introduces the basic concepts and models of modern financial theories via lectures, texts and case studies. Students learn how assets and companies are valuated. Projections of future cash flows, capital budgeting, the trade-off between risk and return, risk management, and the valuation of securities are further courses offered in this program.The content of the classes is directly related to the needs of banks, insurance and finance companies. Practical work close to life in corporations is an important part of the program.

DIPLOMA OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 2016 FEBRUARY 15TH - JUNE 24TH

“IT HAS BEEN A TREMENDOUSADVANTAGE FOR US TO BECOME MORE INTERNATIONAL, TO HAVE A BETTER OUTLOOK AND TOPUT INTO PRACTICE WHAT WE LEARNED HERE.”

Jorge Carrera Ortega –

Mexico

Financial Management 2014

PROGRAM PROSPECTS

Students of the Diploma of Financial Management will be able to understand and apply financial management principles to investment strategies and securities valuation, estimate the cost of capital and risk assessment, construct an investment portfolio, illustrate how derivative instruments can be used to manage risk, and explain the role of financial insti-tutions. Students will strengthen the reflection on the intercultural challenges related to Swiss finance system and learn more about finance ecosystems from Switzerland.

ADMISSION

· This program focuses on undergraduatesstudents with excellent academic achievement

· English Skills at B1 European level or higherare essential

· Previous knowledge of finance is necessaryto follow this program

CREDIT POINTS

The program includes 6 modules and an applied finance project. It lasts one semester and in Fribourg Switzerland and 30 ECTS will be accredited at your university.

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PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT (5 ECTS)

This course provides an introduction to portfolio management by measuring returns and volatility. It further-more introduces concepts for measuring risk and risk adjusted returns as well as concepts of risk diversifica-tion and portfolio risk calculation.

Besides it gives an introduction to capital asset pricing models, efficiency frontiers and the capital market line. Assessments of unsystematic vs. systematic risk and beta calculation are discussed and the asset allocation decision is investigated. Furthermore the usage of risk management methods, futures and forwards stocks, commodities, FX, interest rate are analyzed.

OBJECTIVES

· To understand the concepts of modern portfolio theory and apply various methods(calculating returns, risk, beta, etc.)

· To understand the concepts of risk management and apply the tools to practical issuesin managing interest and currency risks

· To be able to select the appropriate methods, make the calculations and present the findingsand solutions in an adequate way

· At the end of the semester students will be able to solve financial problems with the meansof calculators and computers

BANKING AND INSURANCE (5 ECTS)

This module is divided into two parts and first addresses special challenges in banking for examplepayment system in Switzerland and Europe transactional vs. financial accounts, overview of the banking sys-tem and functions of the bank principal regulations, Basel II and Basel III credit management (PD and LGD). Overview of insurance market and products will form the second main block. In addition principal regulations and solvency standards life- and non-life insurance, Health Insurance in Switzerland and 3-pillar system.

OBJECTIVES

· To understand the business model of banks and Insurance· To understand the principal financial products offered in Switzerland· To understand the concept probability of default· To be able to recommend a specific product to a client· To be able to price some financial products· To be able to analyze specific situations in both industries

“LEADERSHIP IS A PIVOTAL CAPABILITY NEEDED BY THE EMERGING GENERATION OF EXECUTIVES AND IS WIDELY SEEN AS THE HIGHEST LEVER-AGE INVESTMENT COMPANIES CAN MAKE IN THEIR OWN FUTURE. IT IS CRUCIAL FOR ORGANIZATIONS TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT ARE EFFEC-TIVE, SUSTAINABLE AND HAVE REAL BUSINESS IMPACT.”

Thomas Zweifel –

Professor Leadership

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APPLIED FINANCE PROJECT (5 ECTS)

The main objective of this team work is to create a report on a specific topic in applied finance1/3 of the work will develop the theory and the methodology 2/3 of the work will be an application of real information/data. The report will be read by at least 2 professors of the school and students will make a presentation. Length: no less than 80 pages (without appendices).

OBJECTIVES

· To understand how to do applied research in finance· To develop project management skills· To enhance team skills

FINANCIAL VALUATION (5 ECTS)

This module teaches fixed income, characteristics and valuation, yield calculation, concept of duration and convexity, equity valuation. In addition the main valuation methods are, discounted cash flow valuation, relative valuation, derivatives and structured products, overview of derivative instruments Intrinsic- and time value, option strategies and structured products alternative investments, commodity investments, private equity funds and Major hedge fund strategies.

OBJECTIVES

· To be able to price assets using the commonly used valuation methods· To understand the major concepts of fixed income investments and how to analyze their characteristics· To be able to estimate the equity value of a company and make investment recommendations· To understand the benefits and risks of derivatives and structured products· To be familiar with alternative investments including illiquid and non-financial assets

RISK MANAGEMENT (2.5 ECTS)

During this module students will learn how corporate risks are managed and to experience the importance of risk management to an organization. This module imparts threats and risks, risk definitions, different kind of risks, definition of risk management, risk areas, risk treatment (to avoid, reduce, retain, transfer), risk management process, risk reporting and monitoring and risk assessment, risk management.

OBJECTIVES

· To identify and classify the threats an organization is facing to transform the threats intomeasurable risks

· To analyze the impact of the risks may have on the balance sheet and the Income statement ofan organization

· To evaluate the options for risk treatment. Further, the participants will work in teams to applythe acquired knowledge to practical cases

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INTERCULTURAL MANAGEMENT (5 ECTS)

The intercultural management module is divided in two parts. Intercultural management will form the first part, it is concerned with the challenges and dilemmas that arise when people from different cultures work together, and how culture influences and affects the manner in which people cope with and resolve different problems. The international student collaboration project will complete the second block. Each team will be composed of 4 or 5 students from four different countries. It is up to the team members to initiate contact and find the collaboration mode that works best for their team. Each team must produce one business pro-posal that all teammates collaborate and agree on. Identical copies of the report must be submitted to each corresponding Instructor.

OBJECTIVES

· To manage intercultural difference, Intercultural challenges and cultural dimensions throughBusiness communication

· To develop key intercultural competences· To manage Intercultural team and collaborative understanding, accepting leadership and authority· To identify specific characteristics of cultures, understanding values and potential for conflict

ETHICS AND ENTERPRISE (2.5 ECTS)

Business ethics: how to implement ethical values in management what is a conflict of interest? What does being loyal mean? Being trustworthy, what is integrity? This module teaches, a brief introduction to ethics, the principles and values of business ethics and making decisions in business ethics; this course also covers how to build respect organizational ethics: understanding the content of codes of conduct and codes of ethics. Understanding whistle-blower procedures. How to fight against workplace mobbing, corruption and discrimination.

OBJECTIVES

· To recognize the advantages of ethical behavior in business· To understand the principles of honest and fair communication and of the right to privacy· To understand how to integrate extra-financial criteria (social and environmental values)

into investment strategies· To comprehend the principles of good corporate governance and best practice

“I BELIEVE THAT THE HEG-FR IS DEFINITELY ONE OF THE LEADING SCHOOLS IN SWITZER-LAND REGARDING THIS COMBINATION OF PRACTICAL AND THEORETICAL LEARNING. AND FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN GENERAL, I THINK THE EXPERIENCE ACQUIRED HERE IS ABSOLUTLY IMPORTANT FOR MY FUTURE PROFESSIONAL LIFE.”

Maria Guadalupe Noriega Azpeitia –

Mexico

EMBA Summer School 2014

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The immersion program is an entrepreneurial exposure students through an internship with a start-up or SME’s organization either attached or located near the university where the program is offered. Delivers an experience in an entrepreneurial environment as a part of students education.

The program will be divided in two parts, theory and practice; course of study in a topic around entrepreneur-ship and innovation are placed once a week.

An internship is organized with a Start-up or SME’s either attached to the university or located nearby – to be facilitated by the HEG-Fribourg.

The immersion program is organized in a series of modules that are carefully integrated; lectures and work- shops focusing on the theoretical and scientific foundation on entrepreneurship disciplines like (Cross-disci-pline from Business, information systems, economics, social sciences, innovation, technology, international entrepreneurship & finances) this lectures are complemented with an Internship in a start-up or SME’s located in Fribourg and innovation lab where students will learn by working with entrepreneurs.

OBJECTIVES

· Undertake a course of study in a topic related to entrepreneurship & SME’s· Offer an international experience trough a global entrepreneurial ecosystem· To provide the knowledge, tools and conceptual frame work needed to undertake

entrepreneurial activities in an international environment

PROGRAM PROSPECTS

Students of the immersion program should have an interest in entrepreneurship with international background and be able to act entrepreneurially. Students should be capable of identifying business opportunities. Whether or not student become an entrepreneur, the course should stimulate potential entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial behavior.

Immersion ProgramDuration program: 8–12 weeks (from June-August)

ADMISSION

This program focuses on B.A. students with excellent academic achievement. English Skills at B1 european level or higher are essential. Previous knowledge of entrepreneurship is taken into account in students’ application.

ADDED VALUE· Start-ups and SME’s in Fribourg that can support to cover at least part of the living cost of the students

undergoing internships· Access to Innovation Laboratory facilities for a period of 8–12 weeks· Access to our panel of mentors and entrepreneur’s network

IMMERSION PROGRAMENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION

“AT THE SCHOOL OF MANAGE-MENT FRIBOURG YOU WILL LEARN FROM PROFESSORS WHO ARE EXPERIENCED PROFES-SIONALS AND ENTREPRENEURS.”

Carlos Da Silva –

Entrepreneurial Finance Professor

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ACCOMMODATION

The School of Management Fribourg will help you to find the best accommodation close by Campus Pérolles.

TRANSPORT

The Swiss railway network extends over 20,300 km (12,600 miles), not including an additional 2,000 (1,240 miles) of private railways. Its public transportation system belongs to the best worldwide as it integrates train, bus and boat travel seamlessly and offers high levels of comfort.

Overall travel time by train from Fribourg main station to:Bern: 0:22 h / Zurich: 1:24 h / Basel: 1:21 h / Lausanne: 0:40 h / Geneva: 1:20 hDepending on your traveling plans, there are different types of tickets available. For more information, please visit the Swiss railway website: www.sbb.ch/en/home.html

IMPORTANT FACTS

· You must ensure that your insurance covers all major risks in Switzerland(especially health insurance, international coverage)

· Please book our offer at your international program office· Fribourg does not have an international airport; you must travel to Geneva or Zurich

THE COUNTRY

Switzerland has a great deal to offer: cultural diversity, multilingualism, stunning scenery and, of course, its people. It has four national languages, (German, French, Italian and Romansch). Switzerland prides itself on its high standard of publicly-funded education. Switzerland’s economy is based on a highly qualified labor force performing highly skilled work. The main areas include micro technology, hi-tech, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, as well as banking and insurance. Small and medium-sized enterprises play an extremely

THE CITY

The city of Fribourg (in French) and Freiburg (in German) is the bilingual capital of the Swiss canton of Fribourg and the district of Sarine. It is located on the banks of the river Sarine/Saane on the Swiss plateau, and is an important economic, administrative, and educational center on the cultural border between the German- and French-speaking regions of Switzerland. Fribourg is known for its cultural plurality, its university and its gastronomy. The increasing number of students living in Fribourg has also had an invigorating effect on what it has to offer culturally and artistically as well as its night life. Fribourg is especially popular with students: its bilingualism (French and German) present a major plus for students keen on picking up an additional language. Besides, Fribourg serves as a link between the German- and French-speaking regions of Switzerland, which is clearly in its culture.

LOCATION FACILITIES & LIFE IN SWITZERLAND

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WHY STUDY IN SWITZERLAND

According to the European Innovation Union Scoreboard 2014, Switzerland is a leader in this field, with top scores in innovation and creativity. In fact it is the overall innovation leader, outperforming all EU member states. Its growth performance is also above that of the EU27 and its performance in terms of its intellectual assets and most of its economic indicators, is exceptional.

HEG-FR INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

Guest professors from internationally renowned partner universities coming from all over the world teach classes side-by-side with professors and course instructors.

The objective of our international activities is to provide education which responds to international standards: this entails the exchange of students and professors around the world and develop international projects in areas of importance on a social level.

The international focus is strongly influenced by the close partnerships maintained academic partners, start-ups, SMEs and multinational companies from several continents.

PLACE & CONTACT

School of Management Fribourg

Ch. du Musée 4 / CH-1700 FribourgPhone: +41 26 429 63 70Fax: +41 26 429 63 75heg-fr@hefr.chwww.heg-fr.ch

Andrea Rohrer

Monday, Tuesday & WednesdayInternational Relations – Latin America & Asiaelizabethandrea.rohrer@hefr.chPhone: +41 26 429 63 38

Nicolas Egger

Monday & TuesdayEvent Coordinator

nicolas.egger@hefr.chPhone: +41 26 429 63 43

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT FRIBOURG

Chemin du Musée 4CH-1700 Fribourg

International Office

T +41 26 429 63 47 / 38F +41 26 429 63 75E olga.baumer-chiguidina@hefr.chE elizabethandrea.rohrer@hefr.ch